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VARDIS To Release 'Red Eye' Album In May

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band VARDIS will release its new album, "Red Eye", on May 20 via SPV/Steamhammer. The effort will be made available as a digipak version (including two bonus tracks and poster),LP version in red vinyl and as a digital download (iTunes exclusive contains two...

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LITA FORD Is Bringing Back The '80s With 'Time Capsule'

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will release a new album, "Time Capsule", on April 15 via SPV/Steamhammer. The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. "Time Capsule...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces U.S. Spring Tour With An 'Intimate' Twist

In anticipation of his upcoming book, "18 And Life On Skid Row", iconic rocker Sebastian Bach will embark on a U.S. spring tour that will incorporate an intimate acoustic set followed by a full electric live show. Says Bach: "'An Evening With Sebastian Bach'. No, that doesn't mean we're going to end...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's 'Street Of Dreams - Boston 1985' Live Album To Be Released

In a career that spans nearly 30 years and includes over 60 album credits, Joe Lynn Turner remains one of rock and roll's most distinctive, soulful and expressive vocalists. Best known for his work with hard rock band RAINBOW, during his career, Turner fronted pop rock band FANDANGO, and had stints...

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DANGER DANGER Singer TED POLEY To Release 'Beyond The Fade' Solo Album

Frontiers Music Srl will release of Ted Poley's new solo album, "Beyond The Fade", on May 13. Best known as lead vocalist for melodic rock masters DANGER DANGER, Ted Poley is also an accomplished solo artist, having released two acclaimed releases, "Collateral Damage" (2006) and "Smile" (2007). The...

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ALEX LIFESON, GEDDY LEE Talk RUSH's Future: 'Right Now We Don't Have Any Plans For Anything'

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee appeared on the latest episode of "Sound Opinions", the long-running Chicago Public Radio program hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. They talked about a variety of topics, including the future of their iconic band. Alex said: "I think rig...

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DEATH ANGEL: Pro-Shot Footage Of WACKEN OPEN AIR Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of DEATH ANGEL's August 2015 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. DEATH ANGEL has set "The Evil Divide" as the title of its new album, due on May 27 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was once again recorded at AudioHammer studi...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 55-City North American Tour With REO SPEEDWAGON, TESLA

DEF LEPPARD will return to the road this summer for an extensive tour across North America due to overwhelming demand. The Live Nation-promoted outing will storm through 55 cities across all parts of the U.S. and Canada. It is set to kick off on May 1 in Orlando, Florida and wrap on October 10 in .....

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JUAN CROUCIER: 'There Is No Single Person In The Band RATT Who's By Themselves RATT'

Chaotic Riffs Magazine recently conducted an interview with former RATT bassist and current RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER bassist/vocalist Juan Croucier. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his new band RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER, wh...

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AC/DC: Video Footage Of Entire Houston Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of AC/DC's entire February 26 concert at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Rock Or Bust 02. Shoot To Thrill 03. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 04. Back In Black 05. Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder 06. Dirty Deeds ...

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Heavy Metal Music Can Help Promote Scientific Thinking, Says Canadian Professor

A Canadian psychology professor has claimed that heavy metal can help promote scientific thinking in the classroom. In a recently published article, Rodney Schmaltz, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at McMaster University in Edmonton, Alberta, argues that cases where heavy metal h...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Had Complete Control Over What I Played' On MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace' Album

Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he keeps up with what MEGADETH is d...

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Video: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Performs At 'Guitar Gods Festival' In Miami

Fan-filmed video footage of legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen performing on February 19 at the Guitar Gods Festival in Miami Beach, Florida can be seen below. The brainchild of Yngwie's wife and manager April Malmsteen, Guitar Gods Festival was a wall-to-wall showcase of virtuosity featuring perf...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I'm Not Quitting SLIPKNOT'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has clarified his recent comments in which he said that "might step away" from the band at some point in the future. Asked on the "Someone Who Isn't Me" podcast if he thought he will ever get "tired of touring," Taylor replied, "Honestly, if you'd asked me a year ago,...

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JOHAN HEGG On New AMON AMARTH Album 'Jomsviking': 'I Don't Think Any Fans Are Going To Be Disappointed'

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...